ACA insurers propose double-digit premium hikes for 2027
A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases…
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NHS Waiting Times in 2026: What the Data Shows and What Patients Can Do
NHS waiting lists remain stubbornly high despite government pledges. Here's the honest picture — and the practical options available to…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Social Media and Teen Mental Health: What the Research Actually Says in 2026
Concern about social media's effect on young people is at an all-time high. But what does the science actually show — and where is there…
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Gut Health in 2026: What the Science Actually Supports (and What's Just Marketing)
Gut health has become a multi-billion-pound industry. But which claims are backed by solid evidence, and which are wellness industry noise?…
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The Mediterranean Diet in 2026: What Four Decades of Research Has Established
No diet has more scientific evidence behind it than the Mediterranean. Here's what we actually know — and what the 2025 studies added to…
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Sleep Science: How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep, but quality and consistency matter as much as quantity. Here is what the evidence says, and…
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The Science of Stress and How to Manage It
Stress is a survival response that becomes harmful when it never switches off. Here is how the fight-or-flight system and cortisol work…
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Understanding Cholesterol: HDL, LDL and What to Do
Cholesterol is not simply 'bad.' Your body needs it - but the balance between LDL and HDL matters for heart health. Here is what the…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Antibiotic Resistance: The Silent Crisis Threatening UK Public Health
Antimicrobial resistance is killing thousands of Britons each year and costs the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds, yet experts warn…
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